Free throws make a difference. And in Brandon Valley’s AA state semifinal clash against top-seeded Aberdeen Central, free throws made a difference in the disappointing 44-43 outcome.
For a brief moment Thursday, the Lady Lynx got to celebrate their 50-41 win over the O’Gorman Knights in the AA state quarterfinals, and then it was back to work to prepare for Friday’s semifinal test against No. 1 seed, Aberdeen Central.
Surrounded by his team of state tournament-bound Lady Lynx last Friday afternoon, Mark Stadem pointed to one of a multitude of colorful banners lining the south wall of the Activities Center.
A trio of Brandon Valley wrestlers landed on the 2018 All-ESD Conference roster. Brothers Isaac and Creighton Klinkhammer and eighth-grader Damion Schunke represent the Lynx on the elite squad.
While Friday’s 51-40 victory over the Mitchell Kernels may not have been Brandon Valley’s prettiest performance of the season, the effort was good enough to punch their return ticket to the state AA’s later this month.
The Splitrock Ladies bowled Feb. 13 with the following results: High team game and series, JSA Engineers/Land Surveyors, 926 and 2,660. High individual game, Cheryl Lyngen, 191; High individual series, Ann Behrend, 539.
